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Shop cat food mats: waterproof silicone feeding mats with raised lips, anti-slip silicone bowl mats, patterned silicone mats, quick-absorbing fabric feeding mats with rubber backing in sizes around 20 by 12 inches, and frosted PVC floor mats that protect wood and tile. Most also suit small dogs. This page narrows our Cat Bowls range to what goes under them. Below is how to choose between silicone and absorbent mats, how to size one, and how to keep it clean.
Why use a feeding mat
Cats are tidier than dogs, but most still drip water, flick kibble and drag wet food off the edge of a bowl. A mat catches that mess before it reaches the floor, protects wood from water marks, and makes daily cleanup a quick wipe or shake.
A grippy mat also stops bowls sliding across the floor while your cat eats. That is useful for cats who push their bowl around, and for light bowls that move with every lick.
Silicone vs absorbent mats
Silicone mats are waterproof, flexible and easy to rinse. Mats with raised lips contain spills so water stays on the mat, and the surface grips both the bowl and the floor. They suit wet food and messy drinkers, and most go in the dishwasher or sink.
Absorbent fabric mats soak up water fast, so splashes disappear rather than pooling, and a rubber backing stops wet seeping through. They suit fountains and heavy drinkers, and they machine wash. PVC floor mats are thin, clear protectors for flooring under a whole feeding station.
Sizing a mat
Choose a mat that extends a few inches beyond the bowls on every side, since most mess lands just outside the rim. For one food and one water bowl, a mat of around 20 by 12 inches works for most cats; double feeders and fountains need larger mats.
If your cat carries food away from the bowl to eat, a larger mat helps. Mats with raised lips should still let the bowl sit flat, so check the inner area fits your bowls.
Cleaning and hygiene
Wipe or rinse the mat every day or two, and wash it fully at least weekly. Wet food residue and standing water can grow bacteria quickly, and dirty bowls and surroundings can put a cat off eating, as the Cornell Feline Health Center notes.
Silicone can usually be washed with hot soapy water or in the dishwasher; absorbent mats go in the washing machine and should dry completely before reuse. Replace any mat that cracks, peels or holds odor after washing.
Setting up the feeding area
Place the mat and bowls somewhere quiet and away from the litter box. Cats prefer to eat away from where they eliminate and away from busy walkways and other pets.
A mat also helps define the feeding spot, which makes it easier to see how much your cat has eaten and whether food is being scattered. Lift the mat and clean the floor underneath now and then. A sudden change in appetite or drinking is worth mentioning to your vet.
What is the best cat food mat?
A waterproof silicone mat with a raised lip suits most cats, especially for wet food. An absorbent fabric mat with a rubber back is better under fountains and for heavy drinkers.
How big should a cat feeding mat be?
It should extend a few inches beyond the bowls on all sides. About 20 by 12 inches suits a food and water bowl; double feeders need a larger mat.
Are silicone feeding mats dishwasher safe?
Many are. Check each listing. Hot soapy water works for all silicone mats. Wash at least weekly, and more often with wet food, which leaves residue in the grooves and raised lip.
Do feeding mats stop bowls sliding?
Yes. Grippy silicone and rubber-backed mats hold bowls in place, which helps with light bowls and cats that push their dish while eating. A raised lip also keeps spilled water on the mat.
Can dog food mats be used for cats?
Yes. Most feeding mats here suit cats and small dogs. Choose a size that fits your pet's bowls with a few inches spare on each side, and the floor space you have.